skeeled launches predictive AI talent acquisition software
skeeled has launched its innovative, AI-based predictive talent acquisition software in the UK that it says will make it easier, faster and more efficient for employers and recruiters to attract, select and hire the right talent. The biggest advantage of Luxembourg-based skeeled’s software is the fact it automates the early and time-consuming and resource intensive […]
Interviews ’cause real life stage fright’ for workers
The pressure of interviews, be they face-to-face or remote, is causing workers to freeze, which could hinder their confidence and career progression – according to new research. A study of 1,000 workers published in Thinking On Your Feet, a report by RADA Business, the commercial arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, has found […]
Business demand for IT professionals spikes – Study
Demand for IT professionals increased by 10% in 2019, owing to the pace of technological advancement and corresponding cyber threats. That’s according to data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and business intelligence specialist, Vacancysoft. The research also revealed that, while the Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) sector continues to provide the lion’s share of professional […]
GUEST BLOG: Job market ‘100% candidate-driven’
People are a major contributing factor to any company’s success, and employers are always looking at how to hire talented employees to give their business more of an edge. According to research by CV-Library, HR professionals are saying today’s job market is 90% candidate-driven, which means that as an employer, you don’t choose talent – talent chooses you. […]
WHITEPAPER: How to create a winning application process that boosts candidate engagement
By CV-Library In the current market, it’s important to keep candidates engaged throughout your recruitment process. After all, how simple it is to apply for your jobs and how well you communicate with job hunters will shape how they view your company now and in the future; not to mention their decision on whether to […]
42% of companies don’t measure staff appreciation of benefits
It takes time and resources to offer benefits to staff, and, in addition to helping companies support their staff, they are also an excellent recruitment, retention and engagement tool. If companies don’t measure how much they are valued, they’re missing a trick, says GRiD’s Sarah Moxham… Support recruitment and retention Asking which benefits are most […]
GUEST BLOG: In-house vs. agency recruitment
By Gail Callicott, Head of Communications, Sopra Steria Recruitment Historically, the relationship between in-house talent acquisition teams and external agencies hasn’t always been an amicable one. However, amid the increasingly volatile business environment that we find ourselves navigating today, the agendas of both groups are colliding – with in-house talent teams taking an increasingly larger […]
Talent: Arguably the greatest challenge for CEOs
By Justin Rix, Partner, Grant Thornton Investing in talent and skills is a top priority among high growth businesses. Even with this focus on investment, one in two senior decision-makers of high growth businesses say it’s hard to find people with the right skills.[i] In current times of uncertainty, finding talent is now arguably the […]
GUEST BLOG: How to minimise your recruitment risks
By Gary Berney, Marketing Manager, HireUp Let’s face it, recruiting people for your business is a risky process and often a costly one if the candidates you selected for interview aren’t successful or worse still the successful candidate leaves after a few months. Even if everything about a candidate looks right, you can still get […]
The dos and don’ts of social media background checks
Steve Smith, Managing Director (EMEA), Sterling Talent Solutions As the rapid rise of social media usage continues, talent acquisition teams are now more likely than ever to search these channels for information on potential candidates as a first port of call when making hiring decisions. With 45 million social media users in the UK alone […]
